Aerospace sector in Brazil

Aerospace sector in Brazil

Supply chain and partnership opportunities with Embraer in Brazil as well as technological opportunities in composites and automation.

Market overview

The Brazilian Aerospace Industry is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. It competes in a global market and some of its affiliates are world class players in their own market niches.

Embraer is the 3rd largest commercial aeroplane manufacturer, has 45% of the regional market of 30-60 seat aeroplanes and is world leader in commercial jets up to 122 seats.

Embraer delivered 283 aircrafts in 2012 including business jets, commercial aircraft, military and light propeller aircraft. The net sales for 2012 were US$ 6,178 billion and Embraer and the net income reached US$ 348.8 million. In 2012, net cash used in investing activities was US$599.9 million, compared to net cash used in investing activities of US$602.0 million in 2011.

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